Netsuke

Unknown artist

Date: 18th century

Medium: Wood, carved and painted

Dimensions: H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)

Classification: Netsuke

Culture: Japan

Themes: Masks

Gift of Mrs. George A. Crocker (Elizabeth Masten), 1937

Date range

1700 – 1799

Largest dimension

5.1 cm

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